86 10 ... Disassembly of Loading Ramp Frame/Disassembly Of Rail, Left/Right

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 86 10 ... Disassembly of Loading Ramp Frame/Disassembly Of Rail, Left/Right
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NOTE: Two persons are required to disassemble the loading ramp frame.
Disassembly of license plate mounting plate
refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF LICENSE PLATE  mounting plate.
Disassembly of pull rod
refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF OVERRUNNING EQUIPMENT .

Release screws (1) of loading ramp frame (2) on cross-strut (3).

Installation: 

Tightening Torque, refer to 86 10 PLATFORM .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws Of Loading Ramp Frame On Cross-Strut
G04766339Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1, 2) on left and right sides of loading ramp frame (3).

Installation: 

Use new self-locking nuts.

Tightening Torque, refer to 86 10 PLATFORM .

Fig 2: Identifying Screws On Left And Right Sides Of Loading Ramp Frame
G04766340Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1, 2, 3).

Installation: 

Use new self-locking nuts.

Tightening Torque, refer to 86 10 PLATFORM .

Fig 3: Identifying Screws
G04766341Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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